Phil, the fact that you're up for these dates is a relievingly positive sign and so yes, I'm available on either date, irrespective of theme. I've been looking forward to the long awaited Ca vertical for some time but maybe given the likely number of attendees maybe it's worth keeping this one dry until the New Year (he's says rather reluctantly)? I'd be happy with a simply 'bring a bottle'.

I hope I could make either of these dates (but would need to confirm nearer that I have Zac care)... and would be happy with any theme, including an early ‘69 mini horizontal if you fancy Phil. If it were to be Calem, I would need to adopt but otherwise happy to bring a bottle to share.

I've been looking forward to the long awaited Ca vertical for some time but maybe given the likely number of attendees maybe it's worth keeping this one dry until the New Year (he's says rather reluctantly)?

I've been looking forward to it for a long time also, hence the saved bottles which I'm keen to taste and enjoy with friends. As we already have 6+, and given potential future limitations, I'm highly inclined to go for it.

I've checked with B&F, and both Red and Green rooms are currently available on both nights, so I'll leave it another day or so in case of further interest before making the decision on date.

We are booked for the Wed 29th, currently nominally in green room (as there are only seven/eight of us) but will be in red if there is no other booking in the interim, or if our numbers increase and red is still available.

I currently propose we will have at least the following: 60, 63, 63(Foz), 70, 70(Foz), 77, 83, 85
That would give us eight bottles across 7/8 people. I would be more than happy to add the additional three Foz vintages (58, 66, 80) and/or the '35, if people would like (since we are unlikely to do another Calem vertical) or if we have any additional people attending.

I'm not likely to know whether I can attend until the day before, or possibly on the Monday. However, I'd love to attend if I can since I have never tasted the Foz '58 or '80 or the Calem '83. Please make sure there is a spare space!

Phil: who would you like to make the placemats? I’m willing, but you are also capable.

If you're happy to, please do.

I've made the executive decision to include the CáF58, CáF66 and CáF80, and made a nominal assignment for who to bring what and adoptions; any objections please let me know.

Also please let me know food order by the end of the week (from the usual menu).

Was pondering how to respond to your proposal as one hand I would love as full a vertical as possible but on the other, the lack of participants potentially compromised this. However, as soon as I saw AHB's response I knew which way the pendulum would swing and so happy with this Executive decision Shame though we don't have a few more people willing to be counted...